Book description
Cold, Cold Bones - A Thrilling Audio Adventure
If you're a fan of Kathy Reichs's gripping mysteries, Cold, Cold Bones is the next book that will have you on the edge of your seat-especially when it comes to life as an audiobook. From the moment the narrator opens with the chilling discovery of a fresh eyeball in a box on a porch, the soundscape pulls you into a wintery North Carolina setting where crime has dipped but danger never sleeps.
Reichs's hallmark forensic precision is paired with her deft storytelling. The novel follows Temperance "Tempe" Brennan as she unravels a series of murders that eerily echo cases from her past. Each new victim, each fresh clue, feels like a puzzle piece sliding into place only to reveal an even larger picture. Michael Connelly calls it "her masterpiece-smart, scary, complicated, and engrossing"-and the audiobook delivers on every one of those promises.
The narration is another highlight. The voice captures Tempe's calm professional demeanor while also conveying her growing anxiety as each new body appears. You hear the subtle shifts in tempo when Tempe dives into memories of past cases, making the past feel almost tactile. Nelson DeMille's description of this work as "the crowning achievement of a master storyteller" rings true; the audiobook version amplifies that sense of mastery through immersive sound effects and clear character voices.
What keeps listeners hooked is the relentless pacing and the mystery's personal stakes-Tempe's daughter Katy goes missing, adding an emotional urgency to every forensic detail. The story asks: who or what is targeting her, and why? By weaving revenge with a deeper exploration of trauma, Reichs turns a simple crime thriller into a layered psychological drama.
In short, Cold, Cold Bones as an audiobook feels like an intimate conversation between the narrator and you, pulling you into Tempe's world and leaving you hungry for every twist. If you love stories where revisiting the past unlocks present horrors-and if you enjoy high-quality narration-this is a must-listen that will satisfy both your appetite for mystery and your craving for atmospheric storytelling.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience